Figure Item Number: Ej136 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gold Buddha figure with pointed headdress seated cross legged on a green lotus, sitting on a brown pedestal. The right hand is flat on lap with palm upturned, left hand and arm extends over legs. Incised curvilinear decoration on sides of pedestal base; figure has elongated earlobes.
Iconographic Meaning
Buddha is seated in 'adamantine pose' with soles of both feet facing up. This posture is known as 'vajrasana'. The right hand is in the attitude of 'calling the earth to witness' or 'subduing Mara'.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Owned by Coolie Verner before December 24, 1979
- Received from Coolie Verner (Donor) on December 24, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- Coolie Verner
- Received from
- Coolie Verner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
When
- Ownership Date
- before December 24, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on December 24, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0581/0046